Airplane!

Airplane!

Airplane! is a 1980 American satirical comedy film directed and written by David Zucker, Jim Abrahams, and Jerry Zucker and released by Paramount Pictures. It stars Robert Hays and Julie Hagerty and features Leslie Nielsen, Robert Stack, Lloyd Bridges, Peter Graves, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, and Lorna Patterson. The film is a parody of the disaster film genre, particularly the 1957 Paramount film Zero Hour!. The film is known for its use of absurd and fast-paced slapstick comedy, including visual and verbal puns and gags. Airplane! was a financial success, grossing over US$83 million in North...
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quick facts
Release date:July 2, 1980
Directed by:Jim Abrahams, David Zucker, Jerry Zucker
Rated:PG (USA)
Runtime:88 Minutes
Producer:Jon Davison, Howard W. Koch
Editor:Patrick Kennedy
Music by:Elmer Bernstein
Cinematography:Joseph F. Biroc
Screenplay by:Jim Abrahams, David Zucker, Jerry Zucker
Estimated budget:$3,500,000
Genre:Disaster, Comedy

Cast of Airplane!

Leslie Nielsen
Leslie Nielsen
Dr. Rumack
Born:Feb. 11, 1926
Died:Nov. 28, 2010
Peter Graves
Peter Graves
Captain Clarence Oveur
Born:Mar. 18, 1926
Died:Mar. 14, 2010
Lloyd Bridges
Lloyd Bridges
Steve McCroskey
Born:Jan. 15, 1913
Died:Mar. 10, 1998
Robert Stack
Robert Stack
Captain Rex Cramer
Born:Jan. 13, 1919
Died:May 14, 2003
Julie Hagerty
Julie Hagerty
Elaine Dickinson
Born:June 15, 1955
Age:56
Robert Hays
Robert Hays
Ted Striker
Born:July 24, 1947
Age:64

Honors and Awards

YearAward Nomination
1981 Golden Globe Award for Best Film - Musical or Comedy
1980 BAFTA Award for Best Screenplay, Jim Abrahams
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Film director of Airplane!

Jim Abrahams
Jim Abrahams
Born: May 10, 1944
Age: 67

Jim Abrahams is an American movie director and writer. Abrahams was born in Shorewood, Wisconsin, to a Jewish family, and attended Shorewood High School. He is known for the spoof movies that he co-wrote and produced with brothers Jerry Zucker and David Zucker, such as Airplane! and The Naked Gun...
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David Zucker
David Zucker
Born: October 16, 1947
Age: 64

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Jerry Zucker
Jerry Zucker
Born: March 11, 1950
Age: 61

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Music contributors for Airplane!

Elmer Bernstein
Elmer Bernstein

Elmer Bernstein was an American composer and conductor best known for his many film scores. In a career which spanned fifty years, he composed music...
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Prequels and sequels to Airplane!

Airplane!
Airplane!
1980

Filming locations for Airplane!

Los Angeles International Airport
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Los Angeles
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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Q:
    What locations were used to film scenes in the movie Airplane!?
  • A:
    Locations used to film the movie include Los Angeles International Airport.
  • Q:
    Who was the writer of the music for the film Airplane!?
  • A:
    Elmer Bernstein composed the musical score for the film's soundtrack.
  • Q:
    Who directed the movie "Airplane!"?
  • A:
    Jim Abrahams, David Zucker and Jerry Zucker directed the motion picture.
  • Q:
    Who played a role in the production of the film, "Airplane!"?
  • A:
    Jon Davison and Howard W. Koch were the film's producers.
  • Q:
    When was the film "Airplane!" released?
  • A:
    The film premiered in June, 1980.
  • Q:
    The motion picture, "Airplane!" is in what genre?
  • A:
    It is categorized as: Parody and Disaster.
  • Q:
    How much was the estimated budget for making the movie "Airplane!"?
  • A:
    $3.5 million was the cost to make this film.
  • Q:
    What slogan was included in advertising materials for the movie, "Airplane!"?
  • A:
    The film's tagline was, "Thank God It's Only a Motion Picture!"
  • Q:
    Who were the stars of movie, "Airplane!"?
  • A:
    Robert Hays, Julie Hagerty, Leslie Nielsen, Robert Stack, Lloyd Bridges and Peter Graves played a role in the movie.
  • Q:
    How long is the runtime of the film "Airplane!"?
  • A:
    The runtime is 88 minutes.

Quotes

  • Striker: "Surely you can't be serious!" Rumack: "I am serious... and don't call me Shirley."

    - Ted Striker and Dr. Rumack
Airplane!
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